Daily Quote: “Stress is like Spice… not always bad for you

“Stress is like spice – in the right proportion it enhances the flavor of a dish. Too little produces a bland, dull meal; too much may choke you.” Dr. Donald Tubesing
Stress is a normal part of life. Believe it or not stress can even be useful when it triggers us to danger. In every day life, living with a constant and elevated stress level can be a persistent problem that interferes with daily activities, such as work, school or sleep. This type of stress can disrupt relationships and enjoyment of life, and over time it can lead to serious health concerns (elevate blood pressure, digestive issues like IBS, depression, confused thinking and other chronic problems. Goal in life isn’t to get rid of it but to find the right balance between good stress and chronic stress which can’t be turned off. Some of the best research has been done by Robert Sapolsky in his book: Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers: An Updated Guide to Stress, Stress-Related Diseases and Coping